FIREFIGHTERS from around the world descended on Leisure Lakes, Mere Brow, to take part in the World Firefighter Games paintball tournament.

Over 100 from ten countries took part in the one-day knockout challenge, which saw the UK team take home the gold medal.

Terry McKay, owner of Frontline Paintballing and safety marshall at the event, said: “There was a brilliant atmosphere. It was hard work but it was a fantastic day. It was great to see firefighters of all different nationalities come together at the end and shake hands.”